The findings of some investigations highlight the negative consequences that the departure of parents to work abroad can have in terms of the development and functioning of children, adolescents and adolescents. They are more likely to experience negative symptoms specific to anxiety, depression and anger, feelings of social isolation and loneliness, low self-esteem or aggression. Also, children, adolescents and adolescents whose parents have gone to work abroad are at risk of showing a negative attitude towards school, of being more frequently involved in acts of indiscipline during the school program and of obtaining school results. weaker.